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Pearl-bordered Fritillary

Boloria euphrosyne

The Pearl-bordered Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly with orange and black patterns. It loves to flutter around flowers and is often found in grassy areas during warm months.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Pearl-bordered Fritillary has bright orange upperwings with bold black markings and a distinctive scalloped edge. Its underside hindwings feature a beautiful pattern of silvery 'pearl-like' spots, making it stand out from similar fritillaries.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusClossiana
Pearl-bordered Fritillary
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Pearl-bordered Fritillary

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It sleeps through winter as a tiny caterpillar, hidden in leaves!

Its caterpillars are very fuzzy and bristly to the touch!

Males often chase other butterflies from their favorite sunny spots.

This butterfly tastes with its feet to find the best flowers!

Special abilities

Ability

Hidden Pearls

Pearl-bordered Fritillary has silvery, 'pearl-like' spots on its hindwings that help them camouflage when resting amongst leaves and flowers.

Ability

Violet Specialist

Pearl-bordered Fritillary larvae can only eat violet leaves, allowing them to specialize and grow quickly in specific habitats.

Ability

Sun Power-Up

Pearl-bordered Fritillary can bask in the sun to warm up, which helps them fly faster and escape from predators.

Ability

Nectar Finder

Pearl-bordered Fritillary uses tiny antennae to detect flower nectar and even find mates through subtle scent signals.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
35-45 mm
Size
15-20 mm
Lifespan
14-21 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Caterpillars munch on violet leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.

Age differences: Larvae eat violet leaves; adults drink nectar from wildflowers.

Primary Foods

  • Viola riviniana
  • Viola palustris
  • Cirsium arvense
  • Ajuga reptans

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch butterflies from a distance and don't try to catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pearl-bordered Fritillary's wingspan?

35-45 mm

How big is Pearl-bordered Fritillary?

15-20 mm

How long does Pearl-bordered Fritillary live?

14-21 days

How fast can Pearl-bordered Fritillary fly?

15 km/h

What does Pearl-bordered Fritillary eat?

Caterpillars munch on violet leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.

Where is Pearl-bordered Fritillary usually found?

Grasslands

How does Pearl-bordered Fritillary hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Pearl-bordered Fritillary have?

6

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